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Distance from Luton to Bristol

Straight line

158 km
98 mi · 85 NM

By road

215 km
133 mi

Travel time

2 h 31 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

WSW 253°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Bristol?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 158 km in a straight line, that is 98 miles or 85 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Bristol is 215 km (133 miles), about 2 h 31 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Bristol lies to the west (initial bearing 253°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.6725°, -1.5122°.

A direct flight would take about 42 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Luton from Bristol?

By road it is 215 km (133 miles) from Luton to Bristol; in a straight line it is 158 km (98 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Bristol?

About 2 h 31 min on the fastest route (215 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Luton?

Bristol is to the west of Luton, at an initial bearing of 253°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Bristol?

A direct flight would take about 42 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.